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Since Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its run in 2003, there have been a lot of rumors about spin-offs and movies, but except for the already-running Angel spin-off, we hadn't gotten anything. Until creator Joss Whedon brought back the slayer for "Season Eight," a new series from Dark Horse comics that is the official, in-continuity continuation of Buffy's tale.
This first volume acts, in essence, as the first "episode" of the season. Approximately a year and a half after the TV show ended, Buffy has taken all the girls whose powers were activated in that final battle and begun to construct a sort of global slayer network. Willow is missing, Dawn has befallen a rather unique misfortune, and Xander is slowly transforming into Nick Fury. Oh - and the government is getting antsy over what they perceive to be a sort of supernatural terrorist network, and as such, they're willing to cut a deal with an old friend of Buffy's.
Although I'm still, slowly getting into the Buffyverse, I didn't feel lost at all reading this book. Whedon has established his characters well even for a new reader. His trademark wit and skill at dialogue are evident, and Georges Jeanty's art is second-to-none. This was way to bring Buffy back, and I've got my fingers crossed for a nice, long run.
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When I finished watching the final episode of "Buffy" it kept me wanting even more. So, needless to say, I was extremly excited when I heard the news that Buffy would come back to form in the art of comics. What a thrill it's been. I have picked up each and every issue of SEASON 8 since it's release last March.
"The Long Way Home" is the collection of the first story arc in the series. Buffy is now the leader to a whole new sect of "slayers" around the world, which have multipled into the thousands. The "Big Bad" is the US Military stopping at no costs to rid the world of this growing "slayer" problem.
Other sidenotes include Dawn's now "Giant" problem and Willow, Amy and Warren's return into the series. A must read for the ultimate Buffy fan!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Volume 1: The Long Way Home
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I am a fan of Joss Whedon, Buffy The Vampier Slayer tv series, Angel tv series, Firefly tv series and Serenity movie. I am not a fan of comics. However, since this particular comic was written by Joss and it continues the Buffy series, I gave it a shot. It was a very good read, the visuals were beautiful and it certainly made me wish that it had been the beginning of Season 8 of Buffy. The story was complete and well written, but like most comics, there just isn't enough writing space for an in depth exploration of a situation. If this had been an hour long episode or a season long arc, Joss would have put 1000% more and I can't help but think of that as I go thru it. If you are a comic book fan or a really devoted Buffy fan, then buy this. For the more casual fan of the tv show, this feels like the first 15 minutes of season 8, which you can enjoy or do without. It won't change your life to read this, but you should enjoy it as I did.
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One is tempted to compare "Buffy" the comic to "Buffy" the TV show, but that would be a mistake. My first draft of this review tried to do just that and I got mired in useless equivocations and long-winded justifications. Suffice to say, as storytelling mediums, TV/Movies & Comics each have their strengths and weakness and Joss Whedon's marvelous creation stands out as a shining example of just how good each of them can be.
It's hard to feel cheated by the 7th Season of "Buffy." As much as I wanted more, the finale was, as Xander might say, finale-ish: Sunnydale is gone and there are thousands of Slayers running around. There isn't a need to focus on Buffy and the Scoobies anymore... At least, there wasn't enough of a need that could entice FOX to finance another season of the TV show. Thankfully, Dark Horse Comics & Mr. Whedon agreed to get together and give those of us who are devoted fans some post script.
Unlike many screen-to-comic adaptations, the dialogue in the first 4 issues of this series is almost audible in it's familiarity. Joss' words have lost little in their journey from TV. I laughed out loud as much as I ever did for any episode of the show, and I was just as bug-eyed at the plot twists. Reading this book was almost as good as getting a new episode on TV. I couldn't put it down, I'm excited by what's going on and I can't wait for more. You can't really ask for more from a piece of entertainment.
Lighting Directors, Cinemaphotographers and Production Designers can make or break a TV show; the artists involved in a comic share the same burden. Here, Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens & Dave Stewart's work is a huge boon. Characters are adequately familiar, while large, epic vistas get as much attention and care as close-ups of reaction shots. Evocative without being too gaudy, this team serves the story well by letting Joss do most of the talking, and Joss does himself a favor by letting *them* talk at just the right moments.
The only minor quibble that I might see myself having with this series going forward is it's format. I'm a recovering comic book addict and pack-rat, so I'm concerned about value and clutter. Will there be some longer story-arcs that come out in this Trade Paperback format (say, 8-12 issues) or will I have to buy one of these books every 4 months? I buy Trades to avoid having to go to the comic book store and to keep my bookshelves tidy. Are these first 4 issues to be considered the equivalent of a single "episode" or is each issue like an episode? How many "episodes" will Season 8 have? How far out has the story been mapped? Larger collections with more complete stories would be preferred going forward, IMHO.
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Man, this book is so Whatever.
I think it's pretty awful.
Buffy is one of my for real favorite things. I love Buffy. I am the second biggest Buffy fan. I didn't really need an eight season though. I thought seven wrapped it up good.
But here it is, Season 8, holy damn. Mixed in with the above feelings, I was actually calmly excited for new canon Buffyness when I heard the news that'd this was a go project. But I didn't feel let down when I hated it after the second issue.
The writing and structure is confusing, and I read my fair share of a lot of so many comics. I couldn't articulate what it was the lost me until I heard someone comment it was trying to tell a story like a television show, rather than a comic book. Wasn't it Alan Moore who said "don't do that, that's dumb" ?
I'm frustrated with how some of the characters still behave when it seems like they worked through those problems already. It almost seems like character growth attained in the last two seasons got rewound to keep things "normal".
Then there's the art. I hate the art. For this kind of thing at least, Jeanty has his thing going on and I think he'll be pretty pro some day, but right now he's amateur (excluding backrounds, which are ace, but it's the character art I care about). Why let someone so underdeveloped handle SEASON EIGHT of goddamn BUFFY? It's nuts. Animals riding motorcycles. (Wacky? Dangerous?)
This isn't based on anything but it feels like a fan who networked his way into the position of main artist. Just thinking out loud here.
But what I'll say out loud is rock on Georges Jeanty, you draw your thing and keep on going. People who don't think you rule will think you rule eventually.
Thirdly, I just plain don't like what's happening. How it is written or drawn or not.
Anyway, I did give this series a second chance. I have to admit the first time I went through it I really didn't - it was hard for me to care after a few pages and I just sort of floated until 3/4 of the issue was done then I would find something to eat. I decided this wasn't so fair and I really sat down and read the thing. I liked it better. Looked forward to seeing issue 9 even, then issue 9 came out and I wished I didn't care again. Such were my emotions.
But in the end it is okay, because Joss Whedon is beautiful, and my feelings about the eighth season don't take away anything that the others gave me. And check out all the other fans who dig it. So, Whatever.
So why do a review? Well I know from talking to others that I don't have a monopoly on this opinion. I'm also a person who does a lot of decision-making using Amazon reviews. So with a page of glowing reviews (which are to me personally loaded with false promises) I'd like more of the Other Side to be represented.
So if Your a big B fan and You find some of my words familiar, You should not get Your hopes up. It can be a fun read, but it is not necessarily Your season eight, season eight being something that could represent an important thing to a guy. Give it a chance, You might like it, careful though. Not dive friendly.
How 'bout those covers though? Wow.
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